13 rentals while just starting real estate investing is insane!

Our next guest on the pod is Rory Lee. He took a leap of faith, transitioning from selling insurance to jumping into real estate investing. Even though he was brand new, he was able to quickly build a portfolio of 13 rentals. Tune in to hear how the transition went, the lessons he learned, and how he actually found his success as an investor.

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Contractor to Million $$$ Investor

We’ve got Mark Lopez back on the pod! If you don’t know Mark, his journey started as a contractor — he built a 7-figure construction company and later made the shift into real estate investing.

In this episode, he shares how he used his experience in construction to flip houses, make smart investments, and build long-term wealth. Mark also talks about the value of hard work, family, investing in yourself, and maintaining the right mindset for success.

Stick around to hear his insights on building businesses, shifting your money mindset, and designing a lifestyle that lasts.Follow

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Behind the grind of building a 7-figure flipping business

To celebrate our 100th episode, we got Josh De Gracia, our brother and partner in real estate, joining us to share what it's really like managing a flipping company. Josh shares how he got started and the behind-the-scenes of how the company earned its success, as well as the lessons learned along the way and what it takes to grow a thriving real estate business together.

Stick around to hear how we built a powerhouse flipping company and what it takes to make it all happen!

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How to use ChatGPT and marketing to supercharge your businessIn this episode, we sit down with Jean-Paul Gedeon, who transitioned from printing T-shirts in highschool to leading a multi-million dollar media enterprise. Jean-Paul shares practical insights and creative ways on utilizing AI as your personal business coach, enabling you to save time, spark ideas and grow your business faster.Stick around to hear how AI can serve as your secret weapon for success.

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The Secret to Turning Social Media Into Real Estate SuccessCheck out this episode with real estate investor Darius McClelland, where he shares how he turned his social media into millions in returns. The secret? Being authentic, consistent, and building trust.Stick around to learn how he creates opportunities and leverages social media to fuel his real estate journey—and how you can too!

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The Tax-Smart Wealth Plan

In this episode, we’re joined by Mary Seo, financial planner and certified Deferred Sales Trust expert. Mary shares how she helps clients protect their wealth, minimize taxes, and create long-term financial freedom.

Stick around to learn the power of smart planning and how a Deferred Sales Trust can be a game-changer for your financial future.

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When Discipline Meets Destiny

Shaun's wife once challenged him: “If you can land 10 rentals in a year, you can buy a truck.” Guess what? He did it.

In this episode, Shaun takes us through his journey from military service and sports coaching to building a thriving real estate career. His success didn’t happen by chance—it was built on structure, grit, and faith.

You’ll hear how his military mindset shaped his business approach, how his faith keeps him grounded, and how he’s now helping others discover purpose beyond the uniform.

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From Career Burnout to a $100K Deal

In this episode, we sit down with Joel Waltz, a real estate investor who left a demanding job and landed a $100,000 deal on his very first try.

Joel shares what it took to walk away from the 9-to-5 grind and go all-in on real estate, and how that decision gave him the freedom to focus on family, faith, and building a business on his own terms. He unpacks the mindset shifts, lessons learned, and how gratitude has guided him through the ups and downs.

Tune in to hear how Joel made the leap and how you can too.

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From Scratch to Millions

In this episode, we sit down with John Speed, founder of Kilauea Pest Control, a company he built from the ground up that now generates over $10 million a year.

John shares the early challenges, the mindset shifts that changed everything, and his unique lifestyle-driven approach to scaling a service business. As a key part of EO and the EO Accelerator, he also brings insights from a community built to help entrepreneurs grow and thrive.

Stick around to hear how he went from zero to millions — and how you can do it too.

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Discipline Drives Results

In this episode, Jarett Kitaoka shares his journey from sports to real estate, closing nearly $100 million in sales in just three years. He credits his success to the discipline, focus, and teamwork he developed as an athlete — and how those same principles helped him thrive in a fast-paced market.

Jarett also breaks down how being on a strong team gave him the structure, support, and leverage to scale faster and smarter.

Stick around to hear how he turned performance mindset into real estate momentum.

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